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John Kennedy
Director/Board Member at
GENTEX CORPORATION
Net worth: 135 924 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
John C.
Kennedy was the founder of Autocam Corp., founded in 1988, where the title held was President & Chief Executive Officer from 1988 to 2014.
Mr. Kennedy is the founder of Autocam Medical Devices LLC, founded in 2005, holding the title of President & Chief Executive Officer since 2005.
Current jobs include Director at Lacks Enterprises, Inc. since 2004; Director at Business Leaders For Michigan; Director at Shape Corp.
since 2014; Founding Director at University Preparatory Academy since 2008; Director at The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty; Director at West Michigan Policy Forum; Director at Platform Science, Inc.; Director at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy since 2008; Director at Gentex Corp.; Trustee at Gerald R.
Ford Presidential Foundation; and Owner at Conway Products Corp.
Former jobs include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Horizon Global Corp.
from 2022 to 2023; Chairman at Grand Valley State University (Michigan) from 2016 to 2018; Director at NN, Inc. from 2014 to 2015; Executive Committee Member at Bridge Street Capital Partners LLC; and Trustee at Van Andel Institute.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Detroit Mercy.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | 5,626 ( 0% ) | 135 924 $ | 2026-05-30 |
John Kennedy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| GENTEX CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | - |
Shape Corp.
 Shape Corp. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and wholesales metal and plastic products | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Director/Board Member | 2007-12-31 |
University Preparatory Academy
 University Preparatory Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates primary and secondary schools | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2007-12-31 |
Autocam Medical Devices LLC
 Autocam Medical Devices LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Engages in contract manufacturer of machined components, assemblies and engineered solutions | Chief Executive Officer | 2004-12-31 |
Business Leaders For Michigan
 Business Leaders For Michigan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Creates jobs and personal income for charity | Director/Board Member | - |
West Michigan Policy Forum | Director/Board Member | - |
Lacks Enterprises, Inc.
 Lacks Enterprises, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures wheel components and systems | Director/Board Member | 2003-12-31 |
Platform Science, Inc.
 Platform Science, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops fleet management software applications and mobile apps | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of John Kennedy
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
71
1st degree connections
19
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
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Gentex Corp.
 Gentex Corp. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Designs, develops, manufactures and supplies automotive and fire protection products | Producer Manufacturing |
NN, Inc.
 NN, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures metal bearing components, plastic and rubber products and precision metal components | Producer Manufacturing |
Autocam Corp.
 Autocam Corp. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures metal alloy components and assemblies | Producer Manufacturing |
Horizon Global Corp.
 Horizon Global Corp. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and distributes custom-engineered towing, trailering, cargo management & related accessory products | Producer Manufacturing |
Bridge Street Capital Partners LLC
 Bridge Street Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bridge Street Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States primarily in the Midwest and Great Lakes region. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Grand Valley State University (Michigan)
 Grand Valley State University (Michigan) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Detroit Mercy
 University of Detroit Mercy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lacks Enterprises, Inc.
Lacks Enterprises, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures wheel components and systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Business Leaders For Michigan
Business Leaders For Michigan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Creates jobs and personal income for charity | Commercial Services |
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization which supports the exhibitions and programs of library and museum which includes noted speakers, educational activities, and community events | Commercial Services |
Van Andel Institute
 Van Andel Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides biomedical research and education services | Commercial Services |
Shape Corp.
Shape Corp. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and wholesales metal and plastic products | Producer Manufacturing |
University Preparatory Academy
University Preparatory Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates primary and secondary schools | Consumer Services |
Conway Products Corp.
 Conway Products Corp. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures plastics plumbing fixtures | Producer Manufacturing |
The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty
 The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Organizes and promotes seminars on religion and liberty | Commercial Services |
West Michigan Policy Forum | |
Autocam Medical Devices LLC
Autocam Medical Devices LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Engages in contract manufacturer of machined components, assemblies and engineered solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
Platform Science, Inc.
Platform Science, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops fleet management software applications and mobile apps | Technology Services |
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy |
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